Best rooster breed poll

[Ben337]

Game fowl roosters are among the least human aggressive, great flock protectors and easy on the eye. Drawback - generally extremely rooster aggressive.

Thank you.
He is Barred Rock crossed with the huge Dixie Rainbow.

Thank you.
He is Barred Rock crossed with the huge Dixie Rainbow.

Thank you for telling me about the Dixie Rainbow I had no idea about them I went do some research and apparently I was not in alone boat! How is your Dixie rainbow are they a a good breed?

 

[Ben337]

Oriental games. As long as you aren't another rooster or a hawk or something, they're your friend for life.

That is pretty awesome! Asil'a would fall in the oriental game category right? What other breeds are there as well?

 

[Wezdin]

Out of the 2 roosters i have kept i got lucky with a black sex link that is good with people and his ladies.

 

[Ra_]

How is your Dixie rainbow are they a a good breed?

I love them.
I don't see anyone selling them anymore.
I am ordering a scale because I swear Big Mama feels like she must weigh almost 15 pounds.

 

[Ben337]

Oriental games. As long as you aren't another rooster or a hawk or something, they're your friend for life.

Is it true the oriental roosters are quieter than most other breeds?

 

[SillyChicken]

I totally forgot about salmon favorolle they are beautiful! Sumatra now that is an intriguing one! You can only have one roo though right?

Yes, I only keep one roo, unless I am growing out a new one or got packing peanuts or hatchlings. I had the Uggo and Sumatra in separate coops, but they didn't bother each other when freeranging. My sumatra is really a super nice roo but he's 7 and getting up there.... I hatched some of his offspring this year with my mixed flock, we'll see how his boys turn out. I will probably keep one out. If there are no acceptable roos - I'll get another Faverolle flock or some more sumatra roos. I have had a few other long tale roos and they were not bad natured, which surprised me.

 

[Ben337]

Yes, I only keep one roo, unless I am growing out a new one or got packing peanuts or hatchlings. I had the Uggo and Sumatra in separate coops, but they didn't bother each other when freeranging. My sumatra is really a super nice roo but he's 7 and getting up there.... I hatched some of his offspring this year with my mixed flock, we'll see how his boys turn out. I will probably keep one out. If there are no acceptable roos - I'll get another Faverolle flock or some more sumatra roos. I have had a few other long tale roos and they were not bad natured, which surprised me.

That is awesome! Thank you for the info.

 

[HenHouse4Life]

Brahmas, all of the boys (and girls) that I have had have been just lovely

 

[Ben337]

Brahmas, all of the boys (and girls) that I have had have been just lovely

I love Brahmas how are they with other chickens and are they noisy?

 

[HenHouse4Life]

I love Brahmas how are they with other chickens and are they noisy?

They're a docile breed, both with the flock and with humans. As far as noise.... just normal chicken noises. The hens sing their egg song and the boys crow. I would recommend them to anyone, this includes either the bantam or standard size.